Chapter 6

Adrian’s POV

Immediately I uttered those words, Phoebe slumped to the ground, clutching her chest tightly. And something inside me twigged. I honestly wish I could take back my rejection at that point, but I am the strongest Alpha amongst the werewolves and having a weak Luna like her will only bring me down.

I stormed out of the hall angrily leaving Phoebe on the ground. I wish I could turn back, and tell the pack members uttering terrible words and hitting her to stop. But I couldn’t. I have never felt so pathetic and angry before.

I was pulled out of my thought when I felt a sharp pain across my jaw.

Who would dare hit an Alpha??

I am the most feared and strongest Alpha so who would dare hit me??

Standing before me angrily, is a girl with blonde hair and tiny freckles. Judging by the way she’s fuming, she must be related to Phoebe. She tried to mask her fear but I could see right through her facade.

Is she out of her mind? Why would she hit me?

“You monster!!! How dare you? Who do you think you are to reject my best friend?” She said angrily.

Oh, so she’s Phoebe’s best friend. At least it’s good to know that one person cares about her. Since I’ve entered the pack, she’s the first person that I’ve seen standing up for Phoebe. The rest of the packs are either calling her bad names or pushing her around.

“Listen here you little wolf, do you know who you are talking to? I can end your life right here, right now. And nobody is going to question me.” I said, with venom laced in my tone. I would not allow a little she-wolf to disrespect me.

“I’ve heard about how cruel you are but I was hoping that you would not behave like a monster towards your mate. How dare you reject her!!! Listen carefully, you have made the biggest mistake of your life. Phoebe is the sweetest and strongest girl I know. She has a heart of gold and any man would be lucky to have her as mate. Do you think you can thrive without her? Fine, let’s see how you do it.” She said taking another step forward before she continued.

Who is this girl and why am I letting her speak to me like this? This is the disadvantage of being fated to a weak omega.

“I know you are going to punish me after this or even kill me. But I’ll happily lay down my life for Phoebe that’s how much I love her.” She said, fighting the tears building up in her eyes.

The next words that came out of her mouth made me lose all the sanity I had left.

“Before I die in your hands, I will make sure to find her another mate. Someone who will cherish her and know her worth. Someone that will….” She did not complete her sentence before I wrapped my hand around her throat angrily, and shoved her to the wall.

“How dare you speak to me like that!!! Do you know who you are talking to?” I said angrily, squeezing her throat.

“Al…Alp….Alpha…I…” she was trying to apologize but the pressure I applied on her throat did not let her speak.

“You want to find a new mate for her? Then I’ll make sure you do so in your graveyard.” At this point, blood was already gushing out of her neck because my claws were now deep in her throat.

“Pl…plea….pleas…” she was trying to save herself but I was way too mad to let her go. All I could see was red. I felt like killing somebody!!!!

Before I could do any further damage, my body was yanked off her.

Adrian, what are you doing? You could’ve killed her!!!” My beta Axel said, irritatedly.

Well I don’t care if she died. Next time, she’ll not think of finding a second mate for my mate.

Phoebe is mine!!!

“But you just rejected her in front of everybody so you have no right to claim her”. My wolf said. But I ignored him.

“Listen, I know you are my Alpa, but you need to get a fucking grip. You just rejected the poor girl in front of all the pack members and subjected her to more torture. Now you’re acting like you care?” Axel said furiously.

I don’t understand why he’s getting so defensive of the little wolf.

Unless….

“Yes!! It is what you’re thinking. Mia is my mate. And I’m not like you Adrian. I’ll not let you treat my mate like trash. She’s not the one responsible for your terrible decision.” He said, picking the girl up from the ground and shielding her.

I was about the speak up when the Alpha, his daughter, and the beta walked up to us and interrupted me.

“Alpha Adrian!!! Is everything okay?” He asked, ignoring the little wolf whimpering in Axel’s hand.

What kind of Alpha is this? He doesn’t care about his pack members.

I was about to speak up before Axel interrupted me.

“Listen, where is the fucking pack doctor!!! My mate has lost so much blood. She needs medical attention now!!” He growled.

I have never seen him this angry.

I have overstepped my boundaries this time.

Damn!!

Alpha Demetrius ordered the pack doctors to take her immediately. He and his beta followed them behind.

At this point, I did not know what to do. I could not move. I was beyond angry. I just rejected my mate. Now my beta is going to lose his mate because of me.

Damn, what have I done?

I was pulled out of my thoughts when the Alpha’s daughter reached out and held my face.

“Oh my god!! Adrian, are you okay? Did that little Mia do anything to you? You know she’s crazy about Phoebe. Those two are evil. Thank God you rejected her. She’s bad news. Now two of us can finally be together.” She squealed excitedly, and I shoved her away from me.

“Listen to me carefully, it’s Alpha Adrian to you okay? And get rid of your delusion. You and I are never going to happen. Do you understand?” I said, emphasizing each word.

I walked away angrily, shifting to my wolf form.

I kept on running nonstop even though I didn't have anywhere to go. I just rejected my mate, and now my close friend is mad at me.

I should’ve just stayed in my pack. Accepting the invite was a mistake.

I kept on running until I found a lake. But that was not what caught my attention.

Standing afar from me is a figure trying to jump into the lake.

Was she going to kill herself?

I wondered as I shifted to my human form and walked closer to the figure.

Oh my goodness.

Is that Phoebe?

I fastened my pace and caught her wrist in time before she could jump.

What would’ve happened if I had not come near the lake?

Would she have jumped and died??